Charlotte County Public Schools operates all public K-12 schools in Charlotte County, Florida (United States). It covers Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Rotonda West, Babcock Ranch and surrounding areas. It operates ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and six specialty education centers.HistoryThe roots of the district are traced back to 1888 when the first school building in the area was built on the corner of Marion Street and Harvey Street in Punta Gorda. At the time, African Americans were not allowed to attend a white school. The first colored school was built in 1893. Colored people were not introduced into the white schools in Charlotte County until 1964. Accelerated growth in the community beginning in 1950 resulted in the rapid expansion of the school district. New, larger schools started popping up all over the county much more rapidly than before.Notable staff membersPort Charlotte High School Doug Dunakey - Former professional golfer, became the golf coach for PCHS after his professional career.General Sallie Jones was the first female superintendent of schools in Florida. She was appointed superintendent of CCPS in 1937.
